Multiple sources reporting Frank Haith is being linked to Tulsa.

[k.c.hawg]

I can't believe he would take it but I guess he could be pulling a Tommy Tubberville and getting out ahead of the Posse!!

[HawgAdvocate]

Gary Parrish reported that Haith is "involved in the coaching search."

The term "involved" can be interpreted in a number of ways.

[The Hogfather]

HAHAHAHA!

Surely this isn't him just trying to get a raise and extension.

He appears to be jumping jobs to avoid firestorms he creates.

[Kevin]

I know one of his assistants went to Marquette

[PorkerOinker]

Gary Parrish reported that Haith is "involved in the coaching search."

The term "involved" can be interpreted in a number of ways.

Why would he be involved in any other way? The guy has no ties to Tulsa as far as I know, he is from NYC, grew up in North Carolina and went to college at Elon. Would be surprised if he left for Tulsa, but not sure why he would be helping in a search either.

[Hawg Red]

Mixed feelings on a potential departure. He's not that good of a coach and they've definitely been trending downward under him, but he's also 3-1 against the Hogs as Missouri coach. 

I'd rather him stay, though.

[HawgAdvocate]

Why would he be involved in any other way? The guy has no ties to Tulsa as far as I know,

...and we'll leave it at that until further developments transpire.

[k.c.hawg]

Other sources have said the job is his if he wants it. I'm sure there are people doing some speculating trying to get ahead of the story but coaches on the hot seat resetting the shot clock elsewhere is becoming a trend. Many sources other than Parrish on this one.

[Hawg Red]

Jeff Goodman reports that the job is his if he wants it, so he appears to be their top target.

[k.c.hawg]

To be honest Mizzou would love it. Alden doesn't want to fire his hire but is not happy at all with the direction of the program, transfer U and fan apathy!!

[HawgAdvocate]

Jeff Goodman reports that the job is his if he wants it, so he appears to be their top target.

Mercer coach Bob Hoffman was the lead name just a few hours ago, before bowing out...and New Mexico State's Marvin Menzies is still in play reportedly.

I'll agree with Hogfather on what should transpire next:

Surely this isn't him just trying to get a raise and extension.

[k.c.hawg]

Parrish now reporting Haith is the target.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24530608/missouris-frank-haith-has-emerged-as-a-serious-candidate-at-tulsa

[thegrizz]

I will lend him the money for the moving truck!

[Hawg Red]

Haith could be one bad season away from getting fired. Might be a preemptive move on his part, if he takes the job.

[hogsanity]

Escape pod move by Haith.  Goes to Tulsa, gets out of Mizz and the big12, does well for a couple years with Manning's players in a decent mid-major league, then gets a bigger job somewhere else, while avoiding the potential dumpster fire at Mizzu.

[mhuff]

I do not want Calipari or Heath that close to Fayetteville.

[MikePiazza]

Escape pod move by Haith.  Goes to Tulsa, gets out of Mizz and the big12, does well for a couple years with Manning's players in a decent mid-major league, then gets a bigger job somewhere else, while avoiding the potential dumpster fire at Mizzu.

Except SEC

[k.c.hawg]

Pat Forde weighing in that according to his sources it is legitimate. If Haith has leaked this to get a reworked deal/more job security at Mizzou he will not so much as hear a word from Mike Alden. This would be the absolute best case scenario for Mizzou and would save them considerable buyout cash next year. My best guess is Alden is burning up the phones right now and hoping and praying he gets to go shopping again. On the heels of 5 tournaments in a row announced attendance was down 22% this year and that arena has been less than 1/3 full for many SEC games. There was fan apathy even when they were winning and many alum are extremely turned off by a roster full of transfers that seem less than dedicated to Mizzou.

Tulsa World now reporting Haith is to meet with Tulsa AD Gragg today. If he does that I cannot see how he can possibly return to Mizzou.

Jeff Goodman now reports they are in final negotiations and barring a last minute collapse it's Haith to Tulsa.

[Breems]

LoL. What a cheesenut. When the goin' gets tough, the Haiths leave in a fiery mess.

I hope he stays and sucks them up some more before he gets fired. Missouri is probably dumb enough to keep him another 2 years.

[Hogarusa]

Mixed feelings on a potential departure. He's not that good of a coach and they've definitely been trending downward under him, but he's also 1-3 against the Hogs as Missouri coach. 

I'd rather him stay, though.

Pretty sure he is better than 1-3 vs the Hogs. 

I don't think you flirt with Tulsa if you are looking for a raise/extension from your current job.  You flirt with Tulsa because you want everyone to know you will go anywhere to get away from your current job.

[pigture perfect]

Wow, why would Tulsa be so desperate? They have a tradition of hiring up and comers and doing well with that. I would rather get Pelphrey and let him grow up that go after retread Haith, if I were a Golden Hurricane.

[Hogarusa]

I do not want Calipari or Heath that close to Fayetteville.

Calipari?

[Hawg Red]

Pretty sure he is better than 1-3 vs the Hogs. 

By my math, we've played Missouri 4 times since he's been head coach and won 1 time. Correct me if wrong.

Remember: Missouri was still in the Big 12 his first year and we did not play them.

[inhognation]

By my math, we've played Missouri 4 times since he's been head coach and won 1 time. Correct me if wrong.

Remember: Missouri was still in the Big 12 his first year and we did not play them.

This^^^^  We lost to them twice this year and split with them last year  - home and home

[RazorPiggie]

By my math, we've played Missouri 4 times since he's been head coach and won 1 time. Correct me if wrong.

Remember: Missouri was still in the Big 12 his first year and we did not play them.

So Haith is 3-1 vs the Hogs not 1-3.

I hope he stays. I don't want them getting a better coach that can out recruit us.

[Hawg Red]

So Haith is 3-1 vs the Hogs not 1-3.

I hope he stays. I don't want them getting a better coach that can out recruit us.

Correct.

I have apparently developed some form of early '30s dyslexia. It's clear what I meant by my post but seeing it 2-3 times after that and not catching it is bad. I done Haith'd.

[RazorPiggie]

Correct.

I have apparently developed some form of early '30s dyslexia. It's clear what I meant by my post but seeing it 2-3 times after that and not catching it is bad. I done Haith'd.

I saw it and thought WTH as well. No biggie.

[Hogarusa]

By my math, we've played Missouri 4 times since he's been head coach and won 1 time. Correct me if wrong.

Remember: Missouri was still in the Big 12 his first year and we did not play them.

Right.  So he is 3-1 vs the Hogs, not 1-3.  Maybe I am reading it wrong. 

I see it has been solved.  All is well, carry on.

[Hawg Red]

Right.  So he is 3-1 vs the Hogs, not 1-3.  Maybe I am reading it wrong.

No, I was dumb.

[chiefhawg]

Does he have any recruits that we would like? Slow birds miss the worms.

[mizzouman]

Apparently, a 2:45pm meeting with the players was held.  Don't know though.  If he's seriously thinking about Tulsa, he needs to go.  LATER.

Give me Greg Marshall.......

[chiefhawg]

Dayum,

Over on Tiger Board they are some blaming Mike Anderson.

[PharmacistHog]

Apparently, a 2:45pm meeting with the players was held.  Don't know though.  If he's seriously thinking about Tulsa, he needs to go.  LATER.

Give me Greg Marshall.......

If you're gonna dream, dream BIG, huh?

[Hawg Red]

Does he have any recruits that we would like? Slow birds miss the worms.

Not sure about recruits, but Johnathan Williams III was a Hog target and would be a good add season after this coming (especially if Portis bounces). Word is Dusty would walk on for a year if the staff found someone that needed the scholarship and JW3 would be worth the wait. Probably doesn't get released to an SEC school but he averaged over 6 rebounds a game as a freshmen this season.

[mizzouman]

Dayum,

Over on Tiger Board they are some blaming Mike Anderson.

I suggest you stay off of there.  Has nothing to do with Mike Anderson.

[mizzouman]

If you're gonna dream, dream BIG, huh?

May as well.  The cash will be there.

[mizzouman]

Not sure about recruits, but Johnathan Williams III was a Hog target and would be a good add season after this coming (especially if Portis bounces). Word is Dusty would walk on for a year if the staff found someone that needed the scholarship and JW3 would be worth the wait. Probably doesn't get released to an SEC school but he averaged over 6 rebounds a game as a freshmen this season.

Not sure if anyone will transfer, but our big recruit is now wondering what's going on?  Could get interesting.

[chiefhawg]

I love the smell of Napalm, I mean the smell of coaches getting out of town ahead of the posse in the morning.

[opineonswine]

May as well.  The cash will be there.

Though I think Missouri will never be relevant in anything other than journalism, it would be a better basketball job than Tennessee. 

[Hogberry Snortcake]

Mixed feelings on a potential departure. He's not that good of a coach and they've definitely been trending downward under him, but he's also 3-1 against the Hogs as Missouri coach. 

I'd rather him stay, though.

Pretty sure you meant 3-1.

Edit: D'oh.  Too late.

[Razorback026]

Dayum,

Over on Tiger Board they are some blaming Mike Anderson.

How do you read their board without going cross-eyed??

[Smithian]

If he goes then the Hogs should see if they can find room for Tim Fuller.

[k.c.hawg]

N72AX has arrived in Columbia from Tulsa and is departing for Tulsa set to arrive at 4:10......cannot see anyway Frank can come back to Columbia even to pack.

[MikePiazza]

If he goes then the Hogs should see if they can find room for Tim Fuller.

And get rid of who?

[mizzouman]

N72AX has arrived in Columbia from Tulsa and is departing for Tulsa set to arrive at 4:10......cannot see anyway Frank can come back to Columbia even to pack.

If I'm the AD and he's going to Tulsa to hear what they have to say, I'd fire him. 

[Filthy_McSwine]

Dayum,

Over on Tiger Board they are some blaming Mike Anderson.

Those choads blame everything on Anderson.  Three years after the fact.

So, is it "suitcase" Frank now?

[kingofdequeen]

Those choads blame everything on Anderson.  Three years after the fact.

as opposed to we choads blaming everything on nutt/long/petrino?

[thegrizz]

If I'm the AD and he's going to Tulsa to hear what they have to say, I'd fire him.

Frank who? No way he coaches another game at Mizzou even if this new deal were to fall apart. Im ready to move on and start thinking about replacements. I think I would let about anyone other than Mike Alden make the decision as well. Let Jon Sundvold hire the new coach!!

[-Blu]

Wow, what did I miss.... Good move on Haith's part to get out before he got fired.  Also, good for Mizzou, they still have enough of a reputation and incoming talent to salvage things before they get too bad, probably only be down a year or 2 with a really good hire.  Also, good for Arkansas, because they'll probably lose a few guys and be really weak next year, so hopefully that's 2 wins in SEC play for us

[Filthy_McSwine]

as opposed to we choads blaming everything on nutt/long/petrino?

That's different.